Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight is an island, English county and unitary authority in the English Channel, 2 to 5 miles off the coast of Hampshire, across the Solent. It is the largest and second-most populous island in England. Referred to as "The Island" by residents, the Isle of Wight has resorts that have been popular holiday destinations since Victorian times. It is known for its mild climate, coastal scenery, and verdant landscape of fields, downland, and chines. The island is historically part of Hampshire. The island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
An image of the Isle of Wight from the ISS
A flint hand axe from the Paleolithic, c. 500,000 BP, found on the island in 2010.
A Neolithic arrowhead from c. 2500 – c. 2100 BCE, found on the island in 2011
An early Bronze Age axehead from c. 2000 – c. 1700 BCE, found on the island in 2011
English Channel
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The English Channel, also known as the Channel, is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates Southern England from northern France. It links to the southern part of the North Sea by the Strait of Dover at its northeastern end. It is the busiest shipping area in the world.
English Channel
Osborne House, the summer retreat of Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight. Starting from the late 18th century, settlements on and around the English Channel coastline in England grew rapidly into thriving seaside resorts, bolstered by their association with royalty and the middle and upper classes.
The Strait of Dover viewed from France, looking towards England. The white cliffs of Dover on the English coast are visible from France on a clear day.
Three French river mouths. Top to bottom: the Somme, the Authie and the Canche